I don't think anyone doubts that the three trouble makers were in violation of that rule. However, as per the spirit rule, "Warnings will be issued to countries suspected of breaking this rule, and in extreme cases, the offending countries may be deleted."

I am not aware of any warning being given, which makes the deletions suspect under the spirit rule, and makes the suggestions that m0nz0, MrB, and Kazz should be perma-banned ridiculous.